News for 'the-rings'

Fury retains WBC heavyweight crown with technical knock-out of Whyte

Fury retains WBC heavyweight crown with technical knock-out of Whyte

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Tyson Fury scored a stunning technical knockout victory over Dillian Whyte, landing a right uppercut to deck the challenger in the sixth round and retain the WBC heavyweight world championship at a sold-out Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

India Will Spend Rs 1.5 Trillion On Aero-Engines

India Will Spend Rs 1.5 Trillion On Aero-Engines

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

India does not have the facilities needed for developing advanced aerospace products. There is only one wind tunnel in the country, the almost six decade old one in the National Aeronautics Laboratory.

This CWG gold medallist now wants to enjoy ice cream

This CWG gold medallist now wants to enjoy ice cream

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

It's ice-cream time for Nikhat

When A Dress Was PAINTED On Bella!

When A Dress Was PAINTED On Bella!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

When supermodel Bella Hadid stepped on stage at Paris Fashion Week, she was dressed in just a pair of high-cut panties. And in minutes, painters sprayed her down, giving birth to the unforgettable dress.

Boris Johnson returns to UK to launch leadership bid

Boris Johnson returns to UK to launch leadership bid

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Johnson now expressed his willingness to enter the PM race, saying he is "up for it."

Indian-origin Suella Braverman appointed UK home secretary

Indian-origin Suella Braverman appointed UK home secretary

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The 42-year-old barrister, who until now served as the Attorney General in the Boris Johnson led government, was among the first contenders to throw her hat in the ring to replace Johnson as Tory leader and Prime Minister.

Tharoor meets Gehlot amid buzz over him running for Cong president

Tharoor meets Gehlot amid buzz over him running for Cong president

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

The meeting comes amid both leaders being seen as prospective contenders for the post of AICC president.

Vijender to make return at first pro boxing event in Raipur

Vijender to make return at first pro boxing event in Raipur

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Excited to witness the first professional boxing in the state, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said: "Promoting sports for the current and next-generation is extremely important for the state of Chhattisgarh.

Who will be the new Chief Selector of Team India?

Who will be the new Chief Selector of Team India?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Mongia, Maninder, Das among notable names in contention for senior selectors' posts

October 31, 1895: A Big Day For Cricket

October 31, 1895: A Big Day For Cricket

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

'Remembering Colonel CK Nayudu - India's first Test captain - on his birth anniversary,' BCCI tweeted.

Ram Navami celebrations marred by deaths of 14 devotees, violence in WB, Maha

Ram Navami celebrations marred by deaths of 14 devotees, violence in WB, Maha

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Eleven people died during a havan at Beleshwar Mahadev Jhulelal temple in Madhya Pradesh's Indore after they fell into a well as its cover caved-in under the weight of a huge crowd, while three others got fatally electrocuted during a Ram Navami procession in Rajasthan's Kota.

Ali takes only a minute to win first female pro fight in Saudi

Ali takes only a minute to win first female pro fight in Saudi

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

British-Somali super-bantamweight Ramla Ali took little more than a minute on Saturday to win the first sanctioned female professional boxing bout held in Saudi Arabia.

'No one will pelt stones at my home'

'No one will pelt stones at my home'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

'As I walked in to bat, I cursed Dinesh Karthik for a second.'

HI Polls: Tirkey to face UP Hockey's Katyal, Jharkhand's Bhola Nath

HI Polls: Tirkey to face UP Hockey's Katyal, Jharkhand's Bhola Nath

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The 44-year-old Tirkey, a player-turned-politician and administrator, is the country's most capped player with 412 international caps.

IPL Auction: Stokes, Curran, Green set for big pay day

IPL Auction: Stokes, Curran, Green set for big pay day

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Intense bidding is expected to be the order of the day when 10 teams jostle to grab their preferred players in the IPL players' auction in Kochi on Friday.

This time boxer Mary Kom gets in the ring for Yoga event

This time boxer Mary Kom gets in the ring for Yoga event

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Indian Olympic medallist boxer MC Mary Kom will be the chief guest for the Yoga event.

The MAGIC of Hobbiton

The MAGIC of Hobbiton

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Discover the charming village of Hobbiton in New Zealand.

AGM: Binny set to be elected BCCI president

AGM: Binny set to be elected BCCI president

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

The last date for filing the nominations for the ICC top job is October 20. The ICC Board will meet from November 11-13 in Melbourne.

Cong prez poll: Tharoor seeks publication of electoral rolls

Cong prez poll: Tharoor seeks publication of electoral rolls

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has written to the party's central election authority chairman Madhusudan Mistry seeking the publication of electoral rolls for the upcoming election to the post of All India Congress Committee president, sources said.

'Atiq's murder could have been remote-controlled'

'Atiq's murder could have been remote-controlled'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

'The prowess with which they executed the shootings unmistakably bear the imprint of someone who has had professional training.'

Raj strikes back! Suella Braverman leads Indian-origin contenders for UK PM post

Raj strikes back! Suella Braverman leads Indian-origin contenders for UK PM post

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Even before Boris Johnson stepped out of 10 Downing Street on Thursday to deliver his resignation speech as Conservative Party leader and triggering a leadership race for a new British prime minister, at least one Indian-origin candidate is already lined up to compete for the "best job in the world".

24-yr-old Indian national held in US over scam targeting senior citizens

24-yr-old Indian national held in US over scam targeting senior citizens

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Anirudha Kalkote, 24, was produced before a US magistrate in Houston on Friday to face the charges.

Four months after burying the hatchet, Nitish-Tejashwi hold joint rally

Four months after burying the hatchet, Nitish-Tejashwi hold joint rally

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav on Friday addressed a joint political rally, the first since the two erstwhile rivals buried the hatchet and aligned nearly four months ago.

Bollywood's Getting All Mushy On V-Day!

Bollywood's Getting All Mushy On V-Day!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Bollywood stars celebrate Valentine's Day with loved-up pictures and messages.

Boxing at CWG: Nikhat, Sagar storm into quarters; Shiva crashes out

Boxing at CWG: Nikhat, Sagar storm into quarters; Shiva crashes out

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Zareen was no match for her young opponent as she dominated the bout from start to finish

Anybody can contest: Cong on Tharoor running for prez poll

Anybody can contest: Cong on Tharoor running for prez poll

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

While Tharoor declined to comment on whether he would throw his hat into the ring, he has written an article for Malayalam daily Mathrubhumi calling for a "free and fair" election.

Rule changes have led to big-scoring ODIs: Sachin

Rule changes have led to big-scoring ODIs: Sachin

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'Two new balls, field restrictions and change in match timings -- these elements have changed the game over the years.'

Kharge says he'll 'consult' Sonia, Rahul as Cong chief

Kharge says he'll 'consult' Sonia, Rahul as Cong chief

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Talking to reporters in Bhopal, Kharge said he believes in collective leadership and if elected president, will consult party leaders Sonia Gandhi as well as Rahul Gandhi on organisational matters.

Usyk beats Joshua on split decision to retain heavyweight titles

Usyk beats Joshua on split decision to retain heavyweight titles

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The fight in Saudi Arabia was a rematch of one in London in September, which Usyk won on a unanimous decision to take the belts from Joshua.

Nitu, Manisha in quarters of World Championships

Nitu, Manisha in quarters of World Championships

Rediff.com15 May 2022

India's women boxers Nitu (48kg) and Manisha (57kg) advanced to the quarter-finals of the IBA World Championships in Istanbul, after registering contrasting victories on Saturday.

The CHAMPIONS have arrived!

The CHAMPIONS have arrived!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

India's champion athletes returned to a rousing reception when they landed home on Tuesday after their spectacular showing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Shiv Sena drops Sambhaji, names Kolhapur unit chief for 6th RS seat

Shiv Sena drops Sambhaji, names Kolhapur unit chief for 6th RS seat

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Shiv Sena's Kolhapur district president Sanjay Pawar will be its second candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls, party chief spokesperson Sanjay Raut said on Tuesday, in what is a clear snub to Chhatrapati Sambhaji who was seeking support for his candidature.

'Lalu Prasad Yadav' to run for Prez, not that one

'Lalu Prasad Yadav' to run for Prez, not that one

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

A resident of Saran district, which incidentally has been the karmabhoomi (land of work) of his famous namesake, Yadav claims to have already booked a flight ticket to Delhi where he proposes to file his nomination papers on June 15.

Year Ender 2022: Nikhat emerges as the brightest star of Indian boxing

Year Ender 2022: Nikhat emerges as the brightest star of Indian boxing

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Nikhat emerges as India's biggest star in a year filled with historic performances

Gandhis' permission not required to run for party prez poll: Cong

Gandhis' permission not required to run for party prez poll: Cong

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'Anybody is free and welcome to contest in the election if they have the backing of 10 PCC delegates'

Seen Young Sumo Wrestlers Wrestle?

Seen Young Sumo Wrestlers Wrestle?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

=Young sumo wrestlers in elementary school compete during the Junior Olympic Cup All-Japan Elementary School Sumo Championship, a regional tournament in Kawasaki, Tokyo.

Sunak under Tory fire over Suella Braverman's reappointment

Sunak under Tory fire over Suella Braverman's reappointment

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday came under fresh pressure on the reappointment of Indian-origin Suella Braverman as home secretary after two Conservative MPs questioned his decision, days after she quit over data breaches.

Shama's Glitzy Nail Makeover

Shama's Glitzy Nail Makeover

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Shama Sikander turned showstopper for the first of its kind nails fashion show in Mumbai.

An Indian American in the White House?

An Indian American in the White House?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

What would an Indian American president of the US look like, sound like and act like, especially on issues and policies pertaining to his or her 'mother-land'?, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

TMC cries 'political vendetta', says BJP trying to 'humiliate' Ganguly

TMC cries 'political vendetta', says BJP trying to 'humiliate' Ganguly

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'We don't know when the BJP tried to induct Sourav Ganguly into the party. Sourav Ganguly is a cricketing legend. Some people are now shedding crocodile tears about the changes in BCCI. Did they have any role when he took over as BCCI president? The TMC should stop politicising every issue.'